Indian officials condemn Western media over Air India plane crash reports
AHMEDABAD, INDIA, JUL 23 – Indian officials defend preliminary findings that ruled out pilot error in the Air India crash, which killed 260 people, amid criticism of Western media coverage.
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Ahmedabad plane crash: 112 Air India pilots took sick leave days after June 12 tragedy, says Centre
A total of 112 pilots working with Air India took sick leave across fleets, days after the devastating London-bound AI-171 Boeing Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, which left 260 people dead, the Centre informed on Thursday. Responding to a query in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said Air India reported a slight rise in sick leave among its pilots. The response came on a query whether there has been a tre…
Captain Of Air India’s Final Act Of Bravery Prevents Greater Tragedy In Ahmedabad Crash
SA In the wake of tragedy, stories of courage and selflessness often rise from the ashes — offering a glimmer of hope amid unimaginable loss. Such is the case with the recent Air India crash in Ahmedabad, where a final, decisive act by the flight’s captain helped prevent an even greater catastrophe. While the incident claimed the lives of 241 people on board, those living near the crash site know it could have been far worse if not for the quick…
Indian officials condemn Western media over Air India plane crash reports
India’s civil aviation minister has criticised western media outlets for attributing blame in the Air India flight AI171 crash before the conclusion of an official investigation, calling such speculation premature and driven by “vested interests”.
Air India Pilots Report “Minor Increase” In Sick Leaves After AI-171 Accident, Govt Reiterates Mental Health Guidelines
New Delhi, India – July 24, 2025 – The Ministry of Civil Aviation today informed that Air India has observed a “minor increase” in sick leaves reported by its pilots across all fleets, particularly in the aftermath of the AI-171 accident. On June 16, a few days after the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171, a total of 112 pilots called in sick. In response to an unstarred question raised by BJP MP Jai Prakash regarding mass sick leave by Air…
Air India Saw Minor Increase In Sick Leaves From Pilots After Ahmedabad Crash
Air India witnessed a minor increase in sick leaves reported by pilots across all its fleets in the aftermath of the Ahmedabad plane crash that killed 260 people last month.In response to a Lok Sabha member's query on whether Air India has been experiencing mass sick reporting by its flight crew members, following the crash, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said there has been a minor increase in sick leaves reported by pilot…
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